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The Avenger is a novel written by Thomas De Quincey, which tells the story of a young man named Charles St. John who seeks revenge against those who wronged him and his family. The book is set in the early 19th century in England, and it follows Charles as he navigates the criminal underworld of London in search of justice.The story begins with Charles' father being wrongfully accused of a crime and sentenced to death. Charles is determined to clear his father's name and bring the true culprit to justice. He embarks on a dangerous journey that takes him from the slums of London to the highest echelons of society, encountering a cast of characters along the way, including a mysterious woman named Isabella and a notorious criminal named Jack Vincent.As Charles gets closer to the truth, he realizes that his quest for revenge may have unforeseen consequences, and he must decide whether to continue on his path or to let go of his anger and move on with his life.The Avenger is a thrilling tale of justice, revenge, and redemption, filled with vivid descriptions of 19th-century London and its criminal underworld. It is a classic work of literature that has captivated readers for generations and continues to be a popular choice for those who enjoy historical fiction and suspenseful storytelling.""Why callest thou me murderer, and not rather the wrath of God burning after the steps of the oppressor, and cleansing the earth when it is wet with blood?""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781161457049
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 44
  • Udgivet:
  • 23. maj 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 178x254x6 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 299 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 10. december 2024
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The Avenger is a novel written by Thomas De Quincey, which tells the story of a young man named Charles St. John who seeks revenge against those who wronged him and his family. The book is set in the early 19th century in England, and it follows Charles as he navigates the criminal underworld of London in search of justice.The story begins with Charles' father being wrongfully accused of a crime and sentenced to death. Charles is determined to clear his father's name and bring the true culprit to justice. He embarks on a dangerous journey that takes him from the slums of London to the highest echelons of society, encountering a cast of characters along the way, including a mysterious woman named Isabella and a notorious criminal named Jack Vincent.As Charles gets closer to the truth, he realizes that his quest for revenge may have unforeseen consequences, and he must decide whether to continue on his path or to let go of his anger and move on with his life.The Avenger is a thrilling tale of justice, revenge, and redemption, filled with vivid descriptions of 19th-century London and its criminal underworld. It is a classic work of literature that has captivated readers for generations and continues to be a popular choice for those who enjoy historical fiction and suspenseful storytelling.""Why callest thou me murderer, and not rather the wrath of God burning after the steps of the oppressor, and cleansing the earth when it is wet with blood?""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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